Sole Revival opened in 2008. Bello, a Hackensack resident, chose River Edge as the location because she was a resident and raised her son in town.

"I have a wonderful location on Kinderkamack Road and my store has a Sedona look with the high cathedral ceilings," she said.

Bello was interested in working at destination spas, but didn’t want to move away from Bergen County.

"I brought that kind of atmosphere right here to your hometown," she said. "You have the same quality of California and Arizona [spas] right here."

A former employer suggested Bello perform reflexology. Bello received her certification from The International Institute of Reflexology.

Clients told Bello they felt internally how reflexology helped with ailments such as head and stomach aches.

"We’ve had lots of success stories," she said.

Stress relief is the primary benefit of reflexology.

"I believe 90 percent of ailments are due to stress," Bello said. "The minute you walk in here you’re already doing yourself a favor because the relaxation starts right away."

Bello said reflexology is "a science that deals with the reflexes of your hands and feet that correspond to your inner organs and glands." The process involves using fingers to break up toxins.

"It stimulates inner organs and glands so they function properly," she said. "It’s like a vitamin."

Sole Revival also offers manicure and pedicure services. Bello, a licensed manicurist, describes her pedicure process as "a facial for your feet." She said, "Customers look forward to coming in, trying another foot treatment, and [seeing] what I have in store for them."

Reflexology is the most requested service at Sole Revival. The treatment includes an herbal foot bath and a Swedish leg massage.

"We really want to promote reflexology," Bello said.

Clients may choose to receive reflexology sessions for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or an hour.

"It’s important to me that people know we’re trying really hard here to give the best quality and service that we can," she said.

To those considering trying reflexology, Bello said, "It’s safe and effective and best of all, it relieves stress and tension."

Sole Revival Reflexology is located at 790 Kinderkamack Road in River Edge. For more information, call 201-261-0003 or visit solerevivalreflexology.com.